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title: Change the time format
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import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro";
import NavigationSteps from "../../components/NavigationSteps.astro";

Based on your preference, Zulip can display times either in a 12-hour
format (e.g., 5:00 PM) or a 24-hour format (e.g., 17:00).

### Change the time format

<FlattenedSteps>
  <NavigationSteps target="settings/preferences" />

  1. Under **General**, select your preferred option from the
     **Time format** dropdown.
</FlattenedSteps>
